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Religion

Studying religion is about people and their many perspectives. Western Michigan University's religion program provides an excellent foundation for jobs that require relating to others, reaching out to them, building bridges, or incorporating many perspectives at once.

If you choose to study religion at WMU, you will learn about the various methods used by scholars to describe and explain religion. You will also learn to assess achievements of these methods and develop new methods for increasing your knowledge of religious thought and practice. Through your coursework, you will develop an understanding of the nature and role of religion in human societies, both past and present, non-Western and Western.

Beyond the classroom

As a student in WMU's religion program, you'll be strongly encouraged to take advantage of study abroad opportunities available through WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education—and you won't be alone. Hundreds of WMU students study abroad in 30-plus countries each year. With more than 70 foreign study programs to choose from, the possibilities are endless. You can study abroad for a few weeks, or stay up to an entire academic year. Scholarships are available.

You can also gain valuable experience by joining one of WMU's more than two dozen faith- and spiritual-based registered student organizations.

After you graduate

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in religion are working as:

Journalists

Counselors

Lawyers

Teachers

Among the organizations they work for are

International businesses

Museums

Nonprofit organizations

Government or foreign service organizations

Colleges and universities

Where is this program offered?

Kalamazoo

Other programs of interest

If you're considering a major in Religion, you may also be interested in these programs: